Orientation Information

New students who have paid the non-refundable enrollment deposit to the Office of Admissions will receive orientation information via mail or email. Please do not make travel plans and/or lodging reservations until the assigned orientation date has been confirmed in MyPortal. 

January 2027 Orientation Dates

Below are the details for the in-person orientation sessions for new students beginning classes at the College of Charleston starting in the spring 2027 semester. 

• Orientation registration will open for for new spring 2027 students who have paid their enrollment deposit the week of November 9, 2026.
• There are a limited number of seats available for each orientation and these are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. As orientation sessions fill and we will not able to accept any more registrations, this web page will be updated as sessions reach capacity.
• Visit the orientation website to learn more about orientation and how to register. 

January 2027 Orientation Dates   

January 7, 2027 
Open to transfer, freshman and iCHS students

Summer 2027 Orientation Programming

Information about Summer 2027 Orientation programming will be announced in January 2027.